Dama Fashion District - Los Angeles

Went here on a whim after a day at Universal Studios my wife and I are both on SoCal but have lived out of state for several years. Whenever we're back we MUST get some amazing food from some of our favorite chefs, and I'd long wanted to check out one of Chef Antonia's restaurants.We knew we needed to be close to DTLA to see a movie at Alamo Drafthouse and this was the perfect stop right before the movie.We had phenomenal service and stunningly good food elevated tapas that don't lose their grounding in the ingredients and the heritage of the dishes. We didn't have a bad bite.All the large plates are probably great but we loved getting 5 or so small plates and each got the sangria, which came with seasonal fruit and brandy and amaretto. What a great mix and perfect for a hot summer day. I'll be stealing that recipe.We got the empanadas, guacamole, arepa, and calamari and thru were each lights out. If we didn't have to catch a movie we could have easily ordered 3 or more additional plates.Perfect portions to where you feel each one is worth the money but you also don't feel like you're going to starve. Super yummy... you could easily spend a couple hours here and couldn't possibly have a bad time.We'll be back!

I was visiting LA and went to this restaurant that was recommended, horrible service by the hostess. I have never felt discriminated in my 40 years of life until I went to this restaurant. They offered the people behind be the seats that were available and told me there were no reservations until 9:30pm mind you I was able to reserve online. I walked back and told the hostess and she still did not accommodate my party. We were a party of 20 so I guess is the restaurants loss. Do better Dama restaurant. Horrible horrible.

We cam here for dessert for my daughters birthday and absolutely loved it! The ambience is perfect and the food is delicious. The only thing is it is in a random location and coming here at night you wouldn't guess that this incredible restaurant is nestled where it is. You can find street parking a few streets down if you get lucky but there is a valet.

Say yes to DAMA! We came here to celebrate a friend’s birthday on an early Sunday night and really enjoyed ourselves. I rarely eat Latin inspired food and after this experience, I wonder what I’ve been doing with my life!The restaurant is very cute; however, warning to all handicapable folks and people with strollers, the access is difficult. The main restaurant is on the second floor and the only wheelchair accessible way up is on the backside of the restaurant in one of those electronic elevator addon thingies. They did have an entrance to the ground level patio through an easy access gate. Do make sure to reference your needs when making the resi, and ask that they seat you downstairs.The service wasn’t anything spectacular. Our server wasn’t very eager to walk us through the menu, but we found our way. She did recommend the celery salad (when prompted to help us choose), and she chose right. That salad was a huge winner never had anything like it!In addition to the celery salad, we ordered the corn (you have to here), Seafood Tostada, Paella, Lamb Chops, and Bread. Everything was well done especially the Paella. So good.Valet parking available. Or they have a lot at the end of the street you can park at for $10. Maybe just make sure someone walks you to your car when it’s dark.

Delicious food, amazing wine and cocktails. Restaurant was beautiful and had a great vibe. We had the calamari, Aguachile, Oxtail tostada's just to name a few. Definitely will be back to try more!Food: 5/5